Since its founding in 1908, the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) has served as a temporary home for hundreds of Visiting Scholars from throughout the world.  The tradition of welcoming scholars from abroad continues today and is reflected in the many international scholars who regard SP2 as their “research home” while in the United States.

Administrative and financial arrangements relating to Visiting Scholar appointments are highly individualized; in every case, they require a substantial level of self-financing. Typically, proposals for Visiting Scholar appointments are reviewed jointly by the Dean, the SP2 Personnel Committee, and the Director of International Programs. Visiting Scholars normally are appointed for a maximum of two academic semesters. The school has limited space available for visiting scholars and can only accommodate a limited number of scholars per term. Visiting scholars whose research aligns with the school’s interests are accepted as space permits. The visiting scholar is expected to present his or her research to the SP2 community before returning home.